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FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking at the table of FIFA Council meeting no. 37 in Zurich beside Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom

Infantino Apologises, but FA Chair Says He Is ‘Not Fit’ Without Answers

Gianni Infantino apologised to the FIFA Council in Zurich on Thursday for the World Cup stake-sale plan, but FA chair Debbie Hewitt said he is not fit to lead FIFA unless he

October 15, 2026

by Amanda Graham

Lionel Messi in Argentina national team kit during his international career

Every Match in Argentina Will Stop at the 10th Minute to Honor Messi

Argentina's football association has declared a permanent tribute to Lionel Messi: every match in the country will pause at the 10th minute for 60 seconds of applause. The gesture started Wednesday and applies across all of Argentine football, indefinitely.

September 6, 2026

by Sports Desk

FIFA International Transfer Snapshot confirms record $9.89 billion summer transfer window driven by World Cup stars

World Cup Effect Drove Summer Transfer Window to Record $9.89 Billion, FIFA Confirms

FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot confirms a record $9.89 billion in global spending for the 2026 summer

Joan Capdevila, Spain's 2010 World Cup winner, who was denied US entry over a 2016 exhibition match in Tehran

Spain’s 2010 World Cup Hero Barred From Final Over Decade-Old Iran Match

Spain's 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila cannot attend Sunday's final because of a 2016 exhibition match in Tehran. His ESTA denial, appealed directly to Trump and Rubio, turns US travel restrictions

July 19, 2026

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Argentina fans gathered ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

Why Most of Latin America Is Cheering for Spain Over Argentina in the World Cup Final

From Brazil to Mexico, Latin American fans are backing Spain over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Referee controversies, Messi's image as FIFA's chosen symbol, Milei's politics and

July 19, 2026

News·Sports

Players competing during 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina

How Deep Defensive Blocks Doubled Outside-the-Box Goals at the 2026 World Cup

Outside-the-box goals doubled from 8 percent to 16 percent at the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's Technical Study Group reports. Argentina led all teams with five long-range strikes as deep defensive formations pushed

July 19, 2026

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Players during a mandatory hydration break at the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first major tournament to enforce the new cooling break rules

FIFA Admits Mandatory Hydration Breaks May Not Continue Past 2026 World Cup

Arsene Wenger acknowledged fan dissatisfaction with FIFA's mandatory three-minute hydration breaks and said the rule will be reviewed after the 2026 World Cup. Critics say the pauses disrupt momentum and were introduced

July 19, 2026

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President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during diplomatic discussions

Sheinbaum Accepts Trump’s World Cup Final Invitation Amid Unresolved US-Mexico Tensions

Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed she will attend the World Cup final at Trump's direct invitation, their first shared public setting since December. With USMCA in limbo and bilateral trade talks set for Monday,

July 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his 22nd World Cup goal breaking the all-time record against England in Miami

Mbappe Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record as England Beat France 6-4 in Miami

Kylian Mbappe scored twice to push his World Cup total to 22 and break Lionel Messi's all-time record, but England won the bronze medal match 6-4 after Bukayo Saka's hat-trick dominated the

July 19, 2026

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Lionel Messi during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final

Messi vs Yamal: The 2026 World Cup Final That Was 19 Years in the Making

Argentina seeks back-to-back World Cup titles Sunday at MetLife Stadium against unbeaten Spain, where Messi faces Yamal in a final tied to a 2007 UNICEF photograph. Spain has conceded one goal in

July 18, 2026

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Kylian Mbappe and France squad prepare for World Cup third-place match against England in Miami

France Face England for World Cup Bronze as Mbappe Hunts Messi Record

France and England meet in Miami Saturday for the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff, with Kylian Mbappe two goals short of Messi's all-time record. Didier Deschamps coaches his final match after 14

July 17, 2026

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Brazil's Pelé 1958 World Cup final jersey displayed at Sotheby's auction in New York

Pelé’s 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Sells for $4.9 Million at Sotheby’s

Pelé's jersey from Brazil's 1958 World Cup final sold at Sotheby's New York for $4.9 million on Thursday, setting a record for the icon's memorabilia. Ten bids drove the price to forty-six

July 17, 2026

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MetLife Stadium pitch preparation for 2026 FIFA World Cup final Argentina Spain

Argentina vs Spain: The 2026 World Cup Final Is a Duel Between Messi and Yamal

Argentina face Spain in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, with Opta making Spain 45.1 percent favorites. Lionel Messi, 39, looks to win a record fourth World Cup

July 16, 2026

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Every Match in Argentina Will Stop at the 10th Minute to Honor Messi

World Cup Effect Drove Summer Transfer Window to Record $9.89 Billion, FIFA Confirms

Spain’s 2010 World Cup Hero Barred From Final Over Decade-Old Iran Match

Why Most of Latin America Is Cheering for Spain Over Argentina in the World Cup Final

How Deep Defensive Blocks Doubled Outside-the-Box Goals at the 2026 World Cup

FIFA Admits Mandatory Hydration Breaks May Not Continue Past 2026 World Cup

Sheinbaum Accepts Trump’s World Cup Final Invitation Amid Unresolved US-Mexico Tensions

Mbappe Breaks All-Time World Cup Scoring Record as England Beat France 6-4 in Miami

Messi vs Yamal: The 2026 World Cup Final That Was 19 Years in the Making

France Face England for World Cup Bronze as Mbappe Hunts Messi Record

Pelé’s 1958 World Cup Final Shirt Sells for $4.9 Million at Sotheby’s

Argentina vs Spain: The 2026 World Cup Final Is a Duel Between Messi and Yamal

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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